Windows Server - TCP/IP printing

Asked By wuzzle

27-Jan-10 09:13 PM

Hello, I have a networking question.  I have a print device with a
static IP address on one network.  A computer on another network can
connect to the printer (NBT is enabled and so is LPR) and the drivers
are installed but cannot print.  I know this is correct behavior but
want to know in detail why it seems to half work.  I am guessing it
has to do with port 138,139 and 515 but not positive.  Probably a
better question to ask a networking forum but hey.

Thanks

27-Jan-10 09:57 PM

can you access the printer through the printer IP address?


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28-Jan-10 06:11 AM

It depends. I have just similar configuration.
1. I have searched what ports are pertinent
for my case.
2. I have created appropriate rules for ports
3. There should not be ports 137-139 in your
settings
4. Very often the needed ports are 9100,
3910, 161 but it depents on your system
(My setting works for Hewlett-Packard
laser printers series 4000 and 3015)

The simlest test by netstat -an will give you
required results. Better method is based on
Network Monitor.

Regards
Milos

28-Jan-10 11:37 AM

No, when I try to add the printer through add printers (local printer
- create new port, type of port =3D Standard TCP/IP) it does not
connect. I enter both the IP address and port name of the printer.  I
expect this behavior but I am just trying to document the underlying
root cause.

28-Jan-10 11:37 AM

Port 137-139 allow NBT access for file sharing which I have setup as
well.  I too have HP laser printer series 4100.  When you say similiar
configuration can you describe it in more detail?  Thanks